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Chapter 10

Game On and Cheer Off

Normal POV

"It's amazing how every year these two rivals find something to fight for," the announcer said. "And this time, it seems that there's a hint of love~ in the air." The crowd got all jittery with the newfound drama. Mira had her matchmaking-self getting all tingly but tried to control it as this was a serious moment.

The stare-down followed every greeting at each game. Only this year, it seems more…intense.

"Enough with the talk! Let's get this showdown started!" the announcer shouted.

Down on the field, Natsu's and Sting's smug looks never left their faces. "Game on."

Lucy's POV

Everyone took their places on their side of the field. Each player that was starting off on the field was called out while the cheerleaders were on the side, well, cheering.

As I passed Natsu when we were getting to our spots, it was like we planned our next action. We stopped at each other's shoulders, facing the opposite direction of each other.

"You better win," I said, keeping my head straight.

Natsu grunted, "Don't need you to tell me that." I grunted back in response and smirked, starting to walk away when he said, "Aren't you gonna say good luck?"

I turned my head back, waiting for him to look at me before I answered, "You don't need luck. You got skill." I winked, quoting Natsu. Whenever someone wished him luck, he being his cocky self, would say that. I turned my head away, "Besides, I've always believed in you from the very beginning." The comment was soft and quiet. But I knew he heard it. That boy's got ears like a dragon.

The game started out intense and that level of hard core play kept up. When one team gained a point, the other was right behind their heals in catching up. Always a tie.

Half time. Time for the cheer-off we've all been practicing for. This is it. The score was still too close so it's up to us to cheer them on, pump up their spirits while Gildarts did his coaching thing.

The cheer off went like this. It's kind of like a dance off. The two sides go back and forth showing off their skills and then comes their big finale where each team does their final routine. There's an applause meter where they measure how loud the applause is for each side. This decides the winner and is given the title "Best Cheer Squad of the Year". Fairy Tail has won for the past seven years. However, Sabertooth has gotten better making each year more difficult than the previous.

Both teams meant in the middle. "I'd say good luck since I'm a nice person," I said airily to Minerva. "But saying that to a person like you would just make it go to waste."

"Very funny, Heartfillia," Minerva sneered. "Even if you did say it, I'd send it right back at you since you'll need all the luck you can get if you want to beat us."

I crossed my arms and got into my sassy side. "I'd like to see what you got as captain. Because you'll never top Yukino."

"Just watch me."

"Oh, I think I will." I pointed at the announcer, queuing him. "Hit it!" And that beat's turned on.

I chanted to the rhythm while dancing. "Don't know why you're always tryin', can't you see we're always flyin', to the top!"

The rest of the girls joined in synch. "Uh huh, yeah to the top! When you look up at the sky blue, the Fairies are up high, 'cause that's what Fairy Tail will do."

Saber's turn. Minerva started, "Yeah we're fierce, 'cause we're the Sabers! Yeah we'll hunt you down and be the best, 'cause we're the Sabers!"

The rest of the squad followed, "S-strong with power! A-above all the rest! B-brilliant as the sun! E-elite on the top! R-runnin' the place to take you down!"

"Fight all you want but we'll be there! Warriors fight until the end! Pump up the spirits! Keep up the fight! 'Cause once a Fairy, always a Fairy!"

"Us tigers~ we'll roar! One sound and we'll scare you away! You better be runnin' or else you won't be okay."

"Hey! Hey! What chu say! The Fairy's gonna bring it home! Hey! Hey! I still can't hear you, the Warriors are storming through!"

"Give, give, give it a shot! But that's all that you got! Take, take, take a leave! Sabers' gonna dominate!"

It was time for the finale cheer. Fairy Tail did their formation they did at practice only at the end, I added my own little cheer. As I was flipping in the air, I shouted, "Yeah 'cause Fairy Tail is number one!" and ended perfectly with the number one sign that my squad also did in perfect synch. Like we were one big family.

Sabertooth's turn. They created their pyramid by flipping each person up. Minerva, of course, was on top. She started far in front and did multiple back flips. When she got the girls, one by one, they flipped her up to the top and struck a pose. "Sabertooth go runnin' wild!"

Cheers, applause (and other synonyms of that) erupted throughout the whole stadium, the enormous sound escaped through the walls and flooded over the surrounding area.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Ladies and gentlemen! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!" The announcer screamed on top of his lungs, whether to get people's attention or because of his extreme excitement. "The results are in!" On the main board, flashed the percentage of how high the applauses were.

My mouth dropped open, as did Minerva's. "A tie?!" Minerva was outraged. I just couldn't believe it. I've never tied with anyone. It was either a win or a loss, mostly a win, but a tie?!

Levy put a comforting hand on my shoulder, "Hey, we did our best. We never could've gone this far without you as our leader."

"And at least it's not a total loss," Mira said.

I smiled gratefully, "Thanks, guys. Group hug!" the whole squad came together. Winning or not, this was my favorite part.

Laxus's POV

"That thing's a piece of crap! Lucy totally won that!" Natsu was totally outraged. "That was definitely our win! Lucy was so much better! Or maybe I'm just biased." He added that last one as an afterthought.

"Dude, calm yourself," I said. "You're just biased."

"Wow, thanks, Laxus."

"What's the matter, kid?" Gildarts said. "Upset that your girlfriend didn't win?"

"Not you too, Gildarts!" Natsu shouted back. "You people need to shut up about that." Gildarts might be our coach but he's like Natsu's second father.

The cheer squad made their way towards the bench. "Hey guys!" Lucy waved.

"Hey, Luce!" She and Natsu shared a casual hug.

Mira ran up to me and I gave her a big hug, spinning her around. "You did great, Mira," I said. "You should've won that."

Mira smiled the sweet one that I've grown to love. "Thanks, Laxus." When she turned around and saw Lucy and Natsu, she squealed. And here it comes. "Aww, you two are so cute!"

"Shut up, Mira!" they screamed in unison. Mira just giggled and I chuckled along while wrapping my arms around her waist from the back.

"Well, what do we have here?" Natsu asked, slyly.

"Mira," Luce faked an exaggerated gasp. "Don't tell me!"

"Yep," Mira smiled. "We're dating."

Well, they were going to find out eventually, so why not now? I'll tell you why. The other guys and I had to cover our ears at the loud squealing the girls made.

"This is huge news!"

"Why didn't you tell us?"

"How long?"

"When did it happen?"

"How did he ask you?"

"TELL US EVERYTHING!"

I hope my blush didn't show. Luckily, Mira knows me well and said, "Not telling you girls here. At least not right now. I'll tell you later like after the game."

The girls visibly pouted, "Fine."

I'm glad that's over. Now it's time for our show.

Natsu's POV

"Hey, Natsu." I turn around as I was walking out towards the field for the second half. It was Luce. "There's something you should know about him." She sounded serious and I can tell him was Sting.

I smirked, "Tell me everything you wanna tell, including his weakness, but I wouldn't care because I'm beating the bastard my way."

Lucy scoffed, shaking her head. "Stubborn as always. Know that Sting always wants something. And in this case, it's not wanting to beat you. It's wanting to beat you to get to me."

I snorted, "And you're telling me stuff I already know, why?"

"Because he'll do anything. Anything, Natsu. Including hurting others." She turned away but I know she's not finished. "Don't you dare make me feel guilty."

(A/N)- Next chapter will be the guys' turn in showing off their football skills.

Btw, just to clear up any confusion and give you guys a heads-up. This is a football game meaning, American Football, with the round egg shaped ball. I don't really know football so I may have messed up some soccer terms in there. Especially in the next chapter.

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